World Music Day 2023: Just in case you need to refresh your playlist as you celebrate World Music Day!
Here we pick for you some songs that represent the best of the contemporary music scene in India.
90’s ke Ladke- SlowCheeta Ft D’Evil
Actor, lyricist, and rapper Chaitnya Sharma aka, SlowCheeta, has just dropped his latest rap single ’90’s ke Ladke.’ It features the immensely versatile rapper D’Evil (Dhaval Parab). The fun collaboration is produced by Ink Heart. Add this to your playlist if you’re a 90’s girl/guy (or not) and want to cherish the good old days. It’s available on Youtube and all streaming platforms.
Mujhe Tere Naam Se- The Yellow Diary
This song is as unique as the Indie Alt-Rock Band of five boys who quit their jobs to immerse themselves in music and are referred to by fans as the Indian Linkin Park. Be it their rendition of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s ‘Tere Jeya Hor Disda’, or the wistful ode to lost love ‘Marz’ or ‘Kashmir’ or ‘Roz Roz’, Yellow Diary’s distinct introspective sound has notched millions of views and countless fans. Listen to it on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube.
Kya Tum Naaraz Ho- Tanmaya Bhatnagar
This underrated song was released three years back by Delhi-based self-taught singer/songwriter Tanmaya Bhatnagar and remains one of the rawest songs in the indie landscape.
Yeh Pal- Prateek Kuhad
In 2019, when President Obama named Prateek Kuhad’s ‘Cold Mess’ in his list of songs, the world suddenly took notice of the Jaipur born musician.’Yeh Pal’ is just one of those songs you can listen to on a loop. Kuhad has indeed come a long way from the time he was working as an Economic Consultant in New York. Catch his music on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Mishri- Anuv Jain
Nostalgic, melancholy and addictive, like every Anuv Jain’s song has been, ‘Mishri ‘ takes you into the depths of heartbreak and longing. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and more.
